FLEECY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

fleecy

adjective

ˈflē-sē

Definition of fleecy

as in shaggy

covered with or as if with hair there were signs of the family's fleecy poodle all over the upholstery

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Recent Examples of fleecy It's even made with PrimaLoft® insulation for lightweight warmth in cold weather and has fleecy ear flaps for coverage. — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 29 Dec. 2022 My Great Aunt Mae, the Christmas queen of Queensborough, used to glide down her home’s hallway in a fleecy pastel robe, the distant echoes of children’s laughter still reverberating from her walls. — Brooklyn White, Essence, 23 Dec. 2022 This one has a polyester filing protected by a waterproof liner so no accidents will seep in, and the removable fleecy cover is machine-washable. — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 6 Oct. 2022 Here’s this fleecy white creature, submissive and prepared for the bloodbath soon to come, a pure being, elevated far above the muck. — Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2022 See All Example Sentences for fleecy

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The shaggy golden Saint Berdoodle was killed on June 13 by an LAPD officer while bounding out of Marseille’s Canoga Park apartment.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Yeoh sported a shaggy platinum crop with dark roots peeping through, pairing her transformation with one of the brand’s signature skirt suits.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 July 2026

Definition of shaggy

Adjective

Some plants are less likely to get eaten than others, namely, plants with strong fragrance and to a lesser extent, things that are hairy or heavily textured.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 21 July 2026
Scope 3 is the big, hairy one to get your arms around, but for us Scope 1 is our own operations—not just our stores, but our manufacturing.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

Definition of hairy

Adjective

Instead, the sweet juices from the fresh tomatoes combine with the starchy pasta water to create a silky coating for the noodles.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
This ingredient is absolute magic here, adding umami without the need for stock and a touch of silky starch to thicken the pan sauce.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026

Definition of silky

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